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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,986.42, 38,621.94 and 15,411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,986.42, 38,621.94 and 15,411.18 is: 21,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,986.42 : 38,621.94 = 15,411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,986.42/38,621.94 = 15,411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,986.42x = 38,621.94 × 15,411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,986.42x = 595,209,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,209,669.29/27,986.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.80

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